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Driving from Toronto,Ontario to Kelowna, British Columbia with 80lb Lab!https://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?47120-Driving-from-Toronto-Ontario-to-Kelowna-British-Columbia-with-80lb-Lab!&goto=newpost
Sat, 25 May 2019 11:27:53 GMTGood Morning, I happened to come across this site googling travel Toronto to Kelowna with dog in the USA.
My husband and I will be retired in September and are spending time with my brother in Kelowna unitl May 2020.
Any advice where to start would be greatly appreciated, especially with our...Good Morning, I happened to come across this site googling travel Toronto to Kelowna with dog in the USA.
My husband and I will be retired in September and are spending time with my brother in Kelowna unitl May 2020.
Any advice where to start would be greatly appreciated, especially with our 80lb lab.

We don't really have a time frame, nor is there anything specific we are interested in viewing unless it is mentioned.
We are thinking of crossing into the US from Sarnia/Port Huron and beyond that, not sure.
Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota, Montana and Washington crossing at Oroville???

Also, we are worried about accommodations with our well-behaved 2 year old lab.

I REALLY need some help here. As part of a rite of passage thing with my daughter (age 14), we are driving from SF all the way to McAllen, Tx. We are in not much of a hurry (we have about a week) and I want to make a trip to remember! The problem is that I've never done it and I am not from the US (so my knowledge of US geography is work in progress) so I am pretty much clueless about how to go about or which are good stops on the road. Any and all suggestions, stops along the way, routes, things to avoid, other threads like this one, etc. are very welcomed. This is mostly sightseeing, so national parks, views, museums, oddities, etc. are fine.

One specific question is, is it worth it to drive route 66 or would it make more sense to use other/newer highways?

Thank you very much for your advice!

Sergio
]]>Planning Summer RoadTripsserocahttps://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?47119-Driving-from-California-(SF)-Ca-to-Texas-(McAllen)Northwest Missouri to Mount Rushmore and Yellowstonehttps://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?47116-Northwest-Missouri-to-Mount-Rushmore-and-Yellowstone&goto=newpost
Thu, 23 May 2019 14:55:14 GMTWould love to get some input on how many days to take for this and any unique sites. ThanksWould love to get some input on how many days to take for this and any unique sites. Thanks
]]>Planning Summer RoadTripsmammabearhttps://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?47116-Northwest-Missouri-to-Mount-Rushmore-and-YellowstoneGood Morning and Hallohttps://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?47114-Good-Morning-and-Hallo&goto=newpost
Thu, 23 May 2019 10:34:31 GMTHope this is the right part of the forum, but wanted to say Hi as a new member.
Live in England but have done a good few US road trips, generally on the west coast but one on the east as well. My favourite (so far) two years back and a round trip from San Francisco that took in Yosemite, Death...Hope this is the right part of the forum, but wanted to say Hi as a new member.

Live in England but have done a good few US road trips, generally on the west coast but one on the east as well. My favourite (so far) two years back and a round trip from San Francisco that took in Yosemite, Death Valley, Vegas and then the highway coast road back.

]]>Off the Beaten Pathphilbewhttps://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?47114-Good-Morning-and-HalloTulsa to New Orleans May 27th: Needing some stop ideas!https://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?47112-Tulsa-to-New-Orleans-May-27th-Needing-some-stop-ideas!&goto=newpost
Wed, 22 May 2019 15:46:47 GMTHey everyone, first time posting. My wife and I are heading on a roadtrip from tulsa, ok to new orleans next week. Both are low 30s, very active (motorcycle, cars, hiking, beach, photographers, etc.) She loves the Saints Football and New Orleans culture. We have literally zero things planned...Hey everyone, first time posting. My wife and I are heading on a roadtrip from tulsa, ok to new orleans next week. Both are low 30s, very active (motorcycle, cars, hiking, beach, photographers, etc.) She loves the Saints Football and New Orleans culture. We have literally zero things planned except eating some good gumbo and walking around New Orleans and staying in some BnBs.

Anyone have any stops to see or things to do on the way? we were thinking I-49S and staying in Shreveport but i wish there was something to do/see before shreveport...then heading to New Orleans...then after a few days of walking the city, id like to go to the nearest beach...grand isles? or spend 3 more hours to head towards gulf shores?

thanks for any tips!!
]]>Planning Summer RoadTripscaperhttps://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?47112-Tulsa-to-New-Orleans-May-27th-Needing-some-stop-ideas!Colorado to FLhttps://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?47110-Colorado-to-FL&goto=newpost
Wed, 22 May 2019 05:05:40 GMTSo after 10 years of traveling between Colorado and Florida my husband and I finally have the luxury of taking our time! On the way there it will be just the two of us so we’d like a few suggestions on great places to eat. We will be traveling through Kansas, Missouri and Tennessee so any...So after 10 years of traveling between Colorado and Florida my husband and I finally have the luxury of taking our time! On the way there it will be just the two of us so we’d like a few suggestions on great places to eat. We will be traveling through Kansas, Missouri and Tennessee so any suggestions are appreciated.

Now on the way back to Colorado is where I’m having the most trouble. We will have our adult son and elementary age nephew traveling with us and we want to stop at fun, quirky, odd and beautiful places. I’m open to different routes back, not staying on main highways but would like a fairly continuous trek back to Colorado, reasonable detours would be within 25 miles off route. Lastly, I would like our stops to be free or under $10 if possible.

Thank y’all for taking the time to read and respond, looking forward to reading your suggestions!
]]>Favorite Routes in North Americaeastcoastjunkiehttps://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?47110-Colorado-to-FLSoCal to Lexington KYhttps://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?47109-SoCal-to-Lexington-KY&goto=newpost
Mon, 20 May 2019 22:49:36 GMTMoving from CA to KY and taking a road trip. Going to take 7 days to do it so we can see the sights. We are looking for ideas. I used the Furkot road trip planner to get our routes.
One route goes the Northern route 15 N to 70 across to 64 hitting cities like St George, Grand Junction, Denver,...Moving from CA to KY and taking a road trip. Going to take 7 days to do it so we can see the sights. We are looking for ideas. I used the Furkot road trip planner to get our routes.

We will be traveling with a couple of dogs and really just looking for cool places to see and stop along the way. Nothing that kills a whole day but some good things to see. 350 miles or so a day. Some more, some less.
]]>Planning Summer RoadTripsgoin2drthttps://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?47109-SoCal-to-Lexington-KYTraveling from Chicago to Las Vegashttps://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?47104-Traveling-from-Chicago-to-Las-Vegas&goto=newpost
Tue, 14 May 2019 20:52:37 GMTWe are driving from Chicago to Las Vegas along the southern route (I-55 to I-44 to I-40 & some of Route 66) over the course of 4 days. We're looking for the best areas to stop and stay for the night as well 'don't miss' sights along the way. We will be leaving Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Thanks for any ideas!
]]>Going to Las Vegas!mraullihttps://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?47104-Traveling-from-Chicago-to-Las-VegasNashville to Hilton Head, 75/16, 75/20 or 40/26?https://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?47101-Nashville-to-Hilton-Head-75-16-75-20-or-40-26&goto=newpost
Mon, 13 May 2019 15:21:59 GMTHello all. Been a while since I posted.

I am heading to my brother's in Nashville but then meeting the wife and baby in Hilton Head.

From Atlanta would you go down to I-16 or I-20? What interesting sites are there to stop at that may take a no more than 30 minutes? Anything Americana of course, antiques, tourist traps, food etc.

I am heading down 81 and across 40 on the way to Nashville and didn't want to double back through TN but would that be a better idea as far as roadside stops?
]]>Planning Summer RoadTripsjimzdj36https://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?47101-Nashville-to-Hilton-Head-75-16-75-20-or-40-26How steep are the grades btw ashville nc an Indyhttps://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?47100-How-steep-are-the-grades-btw-ashville-nc-an-Indy&goto=newpost
Mon, 13 May 2019 09:23:01 GMTI'm getting ready to tow a 12,000 lb 5th wheel with my dodge 2500 from ashville to Indy. How bad are the grades on I-26/40/75?
]]>Planning Summer RoadTripsIndyray028https://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?47100-How-steep-are-the-grades-btw-ashville-nc-an-IndyNJ to Acadia National Park Mainehttps://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?47098-NJ-to-Acadia-National-Park-Maine&goto=newpost
Sun, 12 May 2019 20:16:28 GMTWe will be traveling from NJ to Acadia in July and have 7-10 days. We don't want to drive it all in one shot, but rather stop along the way there and back to see some other sites staying overnight at airbnb places. Ultimately we will likely stay in Acadia for 3-4 days, but that leaves time to explore some other things. We enjoy going to wineries, hiking, and some sight seeing. What do you recommend?
]]>Planning Summer RoadTripsdebarmushttps://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?47098-NJ-to-Acadia-National-Park-MaineNice place for a day trip near Spartanburg SChttps://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?47096-Nice-place-for-a-day-trip-near-Spartanburg-SC&goto=newpost
Sat, 11 May 2019 16:28:07 GMTAfter attending an event near Spartanburg SC next week, I have one or two days free before having to return the rental RV.
Looking for scenic place to stay with RV May 18 and 19. Would like Waterfront site or scenic area. Rental kayaks nearby a big plus.
Nearby means within 2 hour drive....After attending an event near Spartanburg SC next week, I have one or two days free before having to return the rental RV.

Looking for scenic place to stay with RV May 18 and 19. Would like Waterfront site or scenic area. Rental kayaks nearby a big plus.

Nearby means within 2 hour drive.

We will also have a car, so could leave RV at campground and drive nearby.

I’m aware of Kroft State Park. Is that my best bet?
]]>Spring RoadTripstravelingmanhttps://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?47096-Nice-place-for-a-day-trip-near-Spartanburg-SCFirst Big Triphttps://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?47094-First-Big-Trip&goto=newpost
Fri, 10 May 2019 20:48:39 GMTMaking our first big trip in our 19 foot pull behind. Going from NC to WA and not sure which route to take. This is not really a pleasure/sight seeing trip so we are not worried about any of that. I was thinking - and I know it will add a few hundred miles - From central NC down to Atlanta, up...Making our first big trip in our 19 foot pull behind. Going from NC to WA and not sure which route to take. This is not really a pleasure/sight seeing trip so we are not worried about any of that. I was thinking - and I know it will add a few hundred miles - From central NC down to Atlanta, up through Memphis, up to I-70 and across to WA.

I would really like to not hit any grades over 5% - like not I-40 through Western NC.

This may be asking a lot but we want to stay away from Big cities during rush hour and two lane roads.

We used to have a Class C so I am used to the width and have driven from NC to NV and back, but not pulling.

I have a Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 l Hemi with a towing package.

These may be some weird things to ask but we on an urgent family matter and have not had a lot of time to plan.

Thanks
]]>Planning Summer RoadTripsToeverhttps://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?47094-First-Big-TripSan Antonio to Southeastern PA - Help with avoiding truck routeshttps://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?47092-San-Antonio-to-Southeastern-PA-Help-with-avoiding-truck-routes&goto=newpost
Fri, 10 May 2019 06:23:46 GMTHi All,
Newbie here, I am a traveling sonographer who has the luck to view the US as a side to the main job. I did the drive down in four days, two of them “road warrioring” it. hit zero rush hours to my destination! Not bad for a first timer. Mostly I78 and I81, I40, I30 and I35....BUT...have to...Hi All,
Newbie here, I am a traveling sonographer who has the luck to view the US as a side to the main job. I did the drive down in four days, two of them “road warrioring” it. hit zero rush hours to my destination! Not bad for a first timer. Mostly I78 and I81, I40, I30 and I35....BUT...have to return. Would greatly appreciate any input that helps me creates a return trip that avoids the truck routes as much as possible. Sadly, I don’t have a lot of time between jobs to take in a lot of sightseeing but certainly would like to stop here and there. I have utmost respect for our tractor trailer drivers, but I’d like to stay out of their way while they are trying to get their jobs done. Thankfully, a family member will join the return trip! On the way down, I stopped in Lovely Leceister NC, Conway, AR, and Dallas. Thanks so much in advance!! Trip will be made last few days of July.
]]>Planning Summer RoadTripsTravelTech27https://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?47092-San-Antonio-to-Southeastern-PA-Help-with-avoiding-truck-routesAvoiding DC/Baltimore traffic from Dutchess County, NY to Laurinburg, NChttps://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?47091-Avoiding-DC-Baltimore-traffic-from-Dutchess-County-NY-to-Laurinburg-NC&goto=newpost
Thu, 09 May 2019 23:24:44 GMTI asked for a route to avoid DC traffic and I-95 last year; I received great advice and a beautiful scenic route but cannot remember the
exact trip. It was from I-84 to 81S, somewhere on the way there was US 220, 73 or 74. I think there was a 66 or 63 in there somewhere also.
We stopped in...I asked for a route to avoid DC traffic and I-95 last year; I received great advice and a beautiful scenic route but cannot remember the
exact trip. It was from I-84 to 81S, somewhere on the way there was US 220, 73 or 74. I think there was a 66 or 63 in there somewhere also.
We stopped in Staunton, VA on our way. I absolutely loved the drive!! I am planning to go again two days after Memorial Day and would love to get the route down again.
Anyone know it?
Thank you for your help.
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